Three months after Microsoft introduced its closure, Hello-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks has discovered a brand new residence with PUBG writer Krafton. In an announcement at the moment, the South Korean writer describes the transfer as its “first vital funding within the Japanese market”.
In accordance with Krafton’s assertion the transfer will not affect the provision of Tango Gamesworks’ again catalogue, which additionally consists of The Evil Inside and Ghostwire: Tokyo. It additionally says it’s going to collaborate with Xbox and ZeniMax “to make sure a clean transition and preserve continuity at Tango Gameworks, permitting the proficient group to proceed growing the Hello-Fi Rush IP and discover future tasks”.
Studying between the strains, I believe meaning Krafton both has little interest in making additional The Evil Inside and Ghostwire video games, or else it hasn’t bought these IPs. I’ve reached out to Krafton for clarification and can replace if I hear again. One factor appears fairly sure, although: Hello-Fi Rush isn’t lifeless.
Tango Gameworks was based in 2010 by horror veteran Shinji Mikami, who left the studio final 12 months earlier than its closure was introduced. Hello-Fi Rush was its most critically profitable title, regardless of being an enormous departure from the studio’s horror roots.
Microsoft introduced the closure of Tango Gameworks in Might alongside different ZeniMax studios together with Arcane Austin, Alpha Canine Video games and Roundhouse Studios. In accordance with Xbox Sport Studios head Matt Booty, “These adjustments are grounded in prioritising high-impact titles and additional investing in Bethesda’s portfolio of blockbuster video games and beloved worlds which you might have nurtured over many many years.”
Other than PUBG Studios, Krafton additionally owns The Callisto Protocol studio Putting Distance and Subnautica studio Unknown Worlds, amongst others.
